Apparently Achilles' - the Greek Demi-God - mother, held her son by his ankle and dipped him into some sacred water which would make him immortal. As she was holding his ankle, that was the only part of his body that wasn't touched by the magic water. Achilles was said to be indestructible however he died through an arrow in his ankle.
Calcaneal (Achilles) Tendon
Achilles tendon is a tendon that starts with the letter A. It connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and is essential for activities such as walking, running, and jumping.
Heel Chord
Tendo calcaneus
Achilles, as in the Achilles tendon in the heel
The Achilles tendon is in the Heel by Ahmed
The Achilles tendon is in the Heel by Ahmed
Achilles Tendon is located at the back of the ankle. The tough rope like tendon that joins the heel and the calf muscle is achilles tendon.
A persons Achilles tendon hurts usually after taking a run. If the Achilles tendon continues to hurt I would see a doctor.
The Achilles Tendon.
The gastrocnemius muscle is located in the posterior, or back part of the lower leg. The calcaneal tendon, more commonly known as the Achilles Tendon, is what connects the gastrocnemius muscle to the calcaneus bone.
How bad is a Ruptured Achilles tendon